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Luther – Bound by the Scriptures
“Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason, I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me.…
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Bunyan – I have given Him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to Him
“I have given Him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to Him; how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?” John Bunyan
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Augustine – the self-complacent man, a slave to his own self-praise
“For what is the self-complacent man but a slave to his own self-praise.” Saint Augustine
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Luther – Prayer is Laying Hold of His Willingness
“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness.” Martin Luther
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Sibbes – The Winter Prepares The Earth For Spring
The winter prepares the earth for the spring, so do afflictions sanctified prepare the soul for glory. Richard Sibbes
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Owen – Satan’s Greatest Success
“Satan’s greatest success is in making people think they have plenty of time before they die to consider their eternal welfare.” John Owen